Mission
The Intra-Communal Professorial Group (ICPG) is a network of academics dedicated to researching and combatting antisemitism in UK higher education and improving the environment for Jewish students, academics, professionals, and other staff.
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We will devise evidence-based best practice standards and make policy recommendations, working with senior leadership and diversity and inclusion teams at UK universities.
We champion academic freedom and oppose all academic boycotts of Jews and / or Israeli institutions and faculty.
About Us
The ICPG was created in 2024 in response to the sharp rise in antisemitism in UK universities since 7th October 2023. Our network of academics was formed to take action in defence of Jewish staff and students. We collaborate broadly with universities and Higher Education institutions, policymakers and other stakeholders, and engage where appropriate with communal organisations.​
Where our academics are:
Bangor University |
City St George's, University of London |
Goldsmiths, University of London |
Imperial College London |
King's College London |
Lancaster University |
London School of Economics and Political Science |
Loughborough University |
Manchester Metropolitan University |
Northeastern University London |
Queen Mary University of London |
Regent’s University London |
Robert Gordon University |
Royal College of Art |
SOAS University of London |
Sheffield Hallam University |
University College London |
University of Bristol |
University of Cambridge |
University of East Anglia |
University of Edinburgh |
University of Essex |
University of Glasgow |
University of Greenwich |
University of Hertfordshire |
University of Hull |
University of Kent |
University of Oxford |
University of Plymouth |
University of Reading |
University of Southampton |
University of Stirling |
University of Surrey |
University of Sussex |
University of Warwick |
University of the Arts London |
Our Executive Team
Dr Keren Darmon, Acting Director
Keren is a lecturer in Media & Communications at the University of Greenwich. Her recent research is on women in the creative industries with focus on women-only professional networks. Keren is interested in researching experiences and representations of antisemitism on UK campuses and has been an active member of ICPG since its early days. She is a former government communications practitioner.
Professor Anthony Julius, Chair
Anthony is Chair in Law and Arts in the Faculty of Law, University College London. He is the Deputy Chairman of the law firm Mishcon de Reya and has had a distinguished career in both law and the arts. Anthony is the author of several books, including Trials of the Diaspora: A History of Anti-Semitism in England.
Professor Daniel Hochhauser, Deputy Chair
Daniel is Kathleen Ferrier Chair of Medical Oncology, University College London. After completing his postgraduate medical training in London and Oxford, he was awarded a DPhil at the Institute of Molecular Medicine in Oxford. He was appointed as a consultant and senior lecturer in 1996.
Professor Rosa Freedman, Deputy Chair
Rosa Freedman is the inaugural Professor of Law, Conflict and Global Development at the University of Reading. She is an academic panel member of 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square and has held specialist adviser positions to the UN and the UK Government.
Get Involved
ICPG is always looking for people who share our mission. If you are an academic or university staff member we would love to hear from you. Individuals interested in volunteering are also encouraged to reach out.
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Please email jacqueline.goldenstein@icpg.org.uk